33281 bearing dimensions & suffix variants

TIMKEN 33281 — individual cone dimensions

TIMKEN 33281 is an individual tapered-roller cone: the inner ring, rollers and cage, not the complete cone-and-cup bearing. The manufacturer lists bore d = 71.438 mm (2.8125 in) and inner-ring width B = 30.163 mm (1.1875 in).

Use the component number correctly

• The bore identifies the shaft-side nominal opening. B measures this cone only; it is not the assembled bearing width T. This single-cone record does not establish an outside diameter D or a matching cup.
• Preserve the full component number and its suffix. A shared prefix, similar ring size or a related-products suggestion does not approve a cone/cup combination or a cross-brand replacement.
• For a complete bearing, check both component markings and the manufacturer’s assembled d×D×T record. B+C is not a valid way to calculate T. A seal, axle rating, vehicle application and tightening procedure need their own evidence.
• Optional measurements with inconsistent printed metric and inch values are omitted from this supplement: Max Shaft Fillet Radius. Verify the manufacturer drawing before using these particular limits.

Factual reference: Timken official individual-component catalogue; source snapshot 2026-10-02. Original interpretation by BearingScope. These measurements do not certify a complete assembly, fit or interchange.

TIMKEN 33281 — bearing pairs and set identification

For TIMKEN 33281, the component number alone does not establish every dimension of a complete bearing. This reference identifies documented cone/cup combinations that contain 33281; select the row matching both of your component markings.

Complete bearing dimensions by exact pair

These TS single-row tapered-roller combinations are reproduced as factual measurements from the 2002 reference. Dimensions are not a fitment approval or a current availability claim. Each cell keeps both published units.

What to confirm before using this reference

• d is the cone bore, D is the cup outside diameter and T is the complete bearing width for the exact pair. B and C measure the separate rings; do not add B and C to calculate T.
• The dimensional table is a historical identification reference from the 2002 Timken Bearing Specification Guide, not a current engineering drawing. Printed metric and inch values are retained, including their original rounding. Check the current drawing before specifying fits or machining.
• A component may appear with several mating numbers. A match here documents that exact Timken combination; it does not approve other suffixes, mixed-brand rings, a vehicle application or a substitute with similar dimensions.
• A cone-and-cup set is not automatically a complete wheel-end repair kit. Seal numbers, collars, spacers and quantities must be confirmed separately unless the specific set note below explicitly lists them.
• For replacement work, inspect and replace the mating cup and cone together as specified for the assembly. Retaining a worn ring or mixing manufacturer geometries can change the contact pattern even when nominal diameters match.
• An axle tightening torque, preload or endplay target cannot be derived from these dimensions. Use the procedure for the identified hub or machine, including any pre-adjusted system restrictions.

Manufacturer references: Timken Bearing Specification Guide, Order 7534 (2002, archived distributor-hosted copy); Timken MileMate set chart, Order 5523 (May 2024), where listed; Timken cup-and-cone replacement guidance, Order 10832 (2016). Sources checked 2026-10-02. Measurement rows and set identities are kept separate by edition. BearingScope provides independent identification guidance, not sales or installation certification.